How Many People in Oswego Have Been Caught Talking and Driving?

“On the road, off the phone.”

That’s what signage is flashing on expressways all across Illinois to remind drivers to get off their cell phone (unless they're using a hands-free device).

The cell phone ban law went into effect on Jan. 1 and prohibits the use of all hand-held devices while driving. Previously, drivers were only not able to talk on their phones while in school or construction zones.

Fines start at $75 for the first offense and increase up to $150 for repeat offenders.

In Oswego, Captain Jeff Burgner said Police have thus far found six people violating the law.

"We generally issue warnings for the first month when a new law passes on minor traffic offenses unless there are extenuating circumstances that would have a need for a ticket to be issued," said Burgner.

In all six cases, the drivers received warnings from the Oswego Police Department.

How has the cell phone ban affected you? Have you invested in a hands-free device?